Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architectural Technology

at Institute of Technology Carlow

This is a studio-based technical design course that integrates theory with practical application. The course incorporates an integrated research and design project based on a field study with previous trips to Bilbao, Barcelona and Milan.
 

Students will complete a 30-credit work placement during Semester 5 in Year 3. This provides students with an insight into the Architectural Technology world that they will be entering.
 

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory

• Studio 1a

• Building Technology, Materials and Structures 1

• Revit, CAD and Information Technology 1

• Building Performance and Services 1

• Surveying and Recording 1
   

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory

• Studio 1b

• Building Technology, Materials and Structures 2

• Revit, CAD and Information Technology 2

• Building Performance and Services 2

• Surveying and Recording 2
   

Year 2 / Semester 1

Mandatory

• Studio 2a

• Building Technology, Materials and Structures 3

• BIM, CAD and Information Technology 3

• Building Performance and Services 3

• Practice and Legislation 1
   

Year 2 / Semester 2

Mandatory

• Studio 2b

• Building Technology, Materials and Structures 4

• BIM, CAD and Information Technology 4

• Building Performance and Services 4

• Practice and Legislation 2
   

Year 3 / Semester 1

Mandatory

• Work Placement
   

Year 3 / Semester 2

Mandatory

• Studio 3

• Build Technology, Materials and Structures 5

• BIM, CAD and Information Technology 5

• Building Performance and Services 5

• Practice and Legislation 3
   

Year 4 / Semester 1

Mandatory

• Studio 4a

• Conservation and Adaption

• BIM and Representation 1

• Environmental Building Design
   

Year 4 / Semester 2

Mandatory

• Studio 4b

• BIM and Representation 2

• Design Dissertation

• Project Management and Practice

Leaving Certificate:

• 2H5 & 4O6/H7
   

Subjects required:

• English or Irish O6/H7

• Mathematics  O6/H7

The fees for Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architectural Technology may vary from €10,000 to €15,000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.

Graduates of the Architectural Technology course will have the skills to:
 

• Research and propose detailed constructional and technological solutions for new builds, extensions and refurbishment of existing and historic buildings

• Work within a contemporary technical environment using BIM technologies such as energy analysis and building services integration using software such as Revit Building Design Suite

• Develop technical solutions from sketch design stage through to working drawings and prepare and coordinate tender documents.
   

Typical employers include: private construction firms and contractors, property developers, planning departments and local authorities.